Myths and Fables of To-day

by Samuel Adams Drake

15 chapters4h 56mEnglish1900

About this book

Samuel Adams was born in 1833, began journalism in 1858, served in the Army for 10 years & returned home to continue with his journalism. Journalism must have been his passion as he did write many books with this one being one of his last. ‘The Myths and Fables of To-day’ is a wonderful collection of myths & fables that are certain to keep the kids smiling. Summary by adr6090.

Chapters (15)

1A Reckoning with Time

1516

2The Folk-lore of Childhood

557

3Weather Lore

650

4Signs of All Sorts

477

5Charms to Good Luck

1986

6Charms against Disease

1714

7Of Fate in Jewels

959

8Of Love and Marriage

1632

9Of Evil Omens

2396

10Of Haunted Houses, Persons, and Places

1626

11Of Presentiments

1386

12The Divining-rod

320

13Wonders of the Physical Universe

752

14“Ships that Pass in the Night”

1187

15Fortune-telling, Astrology, and Palmistry

625

Myths and Fables of To-day

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Chapters (15)

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